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In NYC Education: Stakeholders finally win a round (Cathie Black to resign)

Posted on April 7, 2011 by kwilder

Kimberly writes: Cathleen Black was appointed by arrogant, NYC Mayor Bloomberg. She needed and received a waiver from the NY Regents, because she did not have any education background or credentials. Now that she is gone, let’s get rid of the Regents that voted YES for her. And, let’s demand an open process to hire […]

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Timely: School bus concerns in NY

Posted on April 6, 2011 by kwilder

*Update with some perspective: This threat was made on April 1st – several days ago, with no incidents in the meantime. In addition, a story at Long Island Press notes that state officials are considering the possibility it was just a really irresponsible April Fool’s joke. Story at Long Island Press: here. KW writes: If […]

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The King’s Speech: PG-13 version will be out this weekend

Posted on March 31, 2011 by kwilder

There is some controversy about the way this was done. The movie, “The King’s Speech” is a wonderful exploration of how people overcome problems, disabilities, and fear of success. It tells the story of King George, who struggled with stuttering. The movie won for “Best Picture”. Though, it was rated R. The producers decided to […]

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Brentwood girl, a four-year-old who is a US citizen, deported

Posted on March 23, 2011 by kwilder

Update: April 2011 – Emily Ruiz is home safe, with her parents, in the US. Story: here. (excerpt from) Long Island Press Brentwood Girl, 4-year-old US Citizen, Deported By Timothy Bolger on March 23rd, 2011 A 4-year-old Brentwood girl has been deported to Guatemala despite the fact that she is a U.S. citizen… Customs and […]

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Save teaching jobs: Forget hike for consultants

Posted on March 7, 2011 by kwilder

KW writes: While politicians whine about school budgets: The proposal to stop hikes for consultants (or, maybe even let go some consultants) is a great idea, proposed in NYC, that could apply elsewhere. Some folks might also remember the school attorney scandal in NY. Some of the largess of school systems goes to overpaid consultants, […]

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Host A Fair Trade Movie Screening and send Hershey a Valentine

Posted on February 13, 2011 by iwilder

IW: Ok, this is a little late.  But you can still start planning a screening as your valentine to the world even if the screening is a little late for Valentine’s Day itself. You can check out the movie, The Dark Side of Chocolate, tonight Sunday  2/13/11 at 8:30pm at the Cinema Arts Center. [vimeo […]

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NYC: Cathie Black and panel vote to close 12 more public schools

Posted on February 4, 2011 by kwilder

(excerpt from) NY Daily News Tumultuous six-hour meeting ends with panel’s decision to close 12 public schools A panel voted to close 12 struggling schools early Friday morning after a tumultuous six hour meeting disrupted by a raucous crowd of angry protestors. More than half the 2,000 parents, teachers and students at Brooklyn Tech High […]

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NYC: City panel votes to close 10 schools

Posted on February 2, 2011 by kwilder

A video with many good insights at an NYC local FOX News: here ______ (excerpt from) NY Daily News City panel votes to close 10 schools after five-and-a-half hours of testimony by Rachel Monahan / Wednesday, February 2nd 2011 After more than five-and-a-half hours of testimony from hundreds of speakers, a city panel voted early […]

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Action Alert: Help mother jailed for trying to send her children to a better school (that grandfather payed taxes in)

Posted on January 26, 2011 by kwilder

Update: If I understand the latest news reports, I believe that this woman is presently out of jail. I think she served nine days now, and one day was forgiven for time served related to this case previously. That story (with apologies from and for the judge, which I am not clear are justified): here. […]

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Winter getting you down? Think Groundhogs, music, and gathering for fun

Posted on January 26, 2011 by kwilder

2012: For Groundhog Week activities for 2012 (including Malverne Mel, PeaceSmiths Coffeehouse, and more) see our new onthewilderside post: here. 2011: Phil says “Early Spring!” The answer from other ground hogs, is at onthewilderside: here. A Long Island, post-ground hog event: The dreariness of winter and all this snow is making me feel kinda low. […]

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Obama calls people who want military out of schools “divisive”

Posted on January 25, 2011 by kwilder

For the full text of President Obama’s State of the Union speech, go to alternet: here. Quote: …And with that change, I call on all of our college campuses to open their doors to our military recruiters and the ROTC. It is time to leave behind the divisive battles of the past. It is time […]

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This Weekend: Brooklyn Free School to Appear on NPR’s This American Life

Posted on January 15, 2011 by kwilder

This Weekend: Brooklyn Free School to Appear on NPR’s This American Life From a press release, forwarded by AERO Contact: Alan Berger, Director www.brooklynfreeschool.org Brooklyn Free School on This American Life Brooklyn Free School (BFS) is proud to announce that it will be featured as part of the radio broadcast This American Life. The program […]

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When politicians trample on education

Posted on December 31, 2010 by kwilder

Kimberly writes: If you can read this, and you care about children, please help. Please consider running for appointment to the NY State Board of Regents, or finding someone to propose to be appointed. Regent Saul B Cohen has retired. So, a Regent is needed from the 9th Supreme Court Judicial District, the area of […]

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Two lives to reflect on…unjust deaths

Posted on December 13, 2010 by kwilder

I had remembered hearing about the death of a young man in an institution in Staten Island this month. I had put aside the story to blog about it when I felt I had the emotional energy to do it justice. Then, I forgot about it. Yesterday, I went to a statewide meeting about autism […]

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